Your spiritual retreats will benefit from a unique and beautiful location for your special program.
Journey Conference and Retreat Center offers your event "a world apart" that is located only 10 minutes from downtown Houston, Texas. 7 + acres of open garden space with many small tables and chairs, 2 large Conference Rooms with audio/visual equipment in place (or bring your own), smaller break out areas, Dining Hall (seats up to 100), Chapel with dividers and Dormitory Sleeping Accommodations for 92.
Faith
Christian:
Christian
First Peoples / Native American / Indigenous:
First Peoples / Native American / Indigenous
Interfaith:
Interfaith
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Journey Conference and Retreat Center is a mission of Bethel Church, U.C.C. "No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here".
We offer our retreat facilities to nonprofit groups for overnight retreats of up to a week and day conferences using all or part of the grounds.
Fund raising concerts and special recognition events, outdoor festivals/ and celebrations. Workshops, trainings and rehearsals can be held in our unique, peaceful atmosphere.
Average Cost: $ - $$
Based upon overnight and 3 catered meals per whole day.
Work Exchange:
Yes!
Journey Conference and Retreat Center is currently developing a Work Exchange Program.
Environment: Lake / Pond, Urban, Woods
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Wheelchair Access
Restrictions: No Drugs
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
Solar lighting outside and solar, tiered fountain pumps
Language: English
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
84
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
200
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| Conference Room 1 | 2600 | 200 | Large open room with hardwood floor. Simple, powerful sound system with mic(s) and stand(s). Digital projector, drop down screen and remote controls. Round and/or Rectangular tables w/chairs, Large refrigerator and cabinet freezer. Coffee and tea makers. |
| Conference Room 2 | 2600 | 100 | Large open carpeted room. Simple, powerful PA system with mic(s) and stand(s). Two mirrored Smart TVs w/remote controls. Tables w/chairs for 100. Elegant Draped look for Elegant Events. Dividing screens available for smaller break out sessions. |
Groups Served: 12 Step / Addiction / Recovery, Church / Faith / Religious, Dance / Theater, Educational, Health / Healing, Lesbian / Gay, Meditation Groups, Music, Nature / Adventure, Non-profit, Peace / Justice, Personal Development Groups, Silent, Womens Groups, Writing, Yoga Groups, Youth Groups
Amenities: AV Service, Basketball Court, Carpet, Chapel / Temple, Church / Prayer Services, Fire Pit / Circle, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Hardwood / Tile (non-carpet), Meditation Hall, On-line / Internet Access, Walking/ Hiking Trails
Special Features: Additional meeting space is available in the Chapel as well as the Dining Hall.
The Chapel can be used with the large "accordion dividers" 2 district meeting areas, more if dividing screens are used.
The Dining Hall comfortably seats 100 and has its own (portable) AV system with stereo sound and Apple TV w/flatscreen TV.
Technology and AV: Always available: In Meeting Room PA system, microphones, WiFi, Portable PA with TV, Limited copier access, Freestanding digital projector with freestanding screen. Apple TV connectivity available in
Conference Rooms 1 & 2 and Chapel.
HDMI ports provide access to Conference Room and Chapel AV.
Room Types: Dorm
Housing: Four dormitories with either 2 or 3 bunk beds in each bedroom. each regular bedroom has 2 toilets and 2 showers. The handicapped rooms have one large bath and toilet.
Food: Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian or Vegan Options
Meal Availability: Provided - All Meals, Provided - Some Meals